The Drop

The Drop is a 2022 American black comedy film directed by Sarah Adina Smith, written by Smith and Joshua Leonard, and starring Anna Konkle and Jermaine Fowler. It premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival and was released on Hulu on January 13, 2023. It received mixed reviews from critics. Plot The film follows a young married couple, Lex and Mani, running an artisanal bakery in Los Angeles and making plans to start a family. Their plans are thrown into upheaval when, while at a tropical resort for a destination wedding, Lex accidentally drops their friend's baby. Cast Anna Konkle as Lex Jermaine Fowler as Mani Jillian Bell as Lindsey Utkarsh Ambudkar as Robbie Robin Thede as Shauna Aparna Nancherla as Mia Joshua Leonard as Josh Jennifer Lafleur as Peggy Elisha Henig as Levi Susan Sullivan as Lex's Mom Production The script was written by Sarah Adina Smith, who also directed the film, and Joshua Leonard, who also appears in the film. Smith and Leonard produced alongside Jonako Donley, Mel Eslyn, Shuli Harel, Tim Headington, and Lia Buman. It was executive produced by Mark Duplass and Jay Duplass. Smith said she had the idea for the story while thinking about the 2014 Swedish film Force Majeure. It was filmed in the United States and Mexico during the COVID-19 pandemic, which Smith said was a challenge.